Crime Rate in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown

The total recorded crimes in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown crime rate of 1.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, encompassing approximately 24,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Station Approach with total crimes: 4
  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown?

To understand the safety of Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, we need to analyze Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 360 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 607 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 27th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown crimes were 360. The crime rate of Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown in 2024 was 14.71 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown were around 607 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.80 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown)CrimesRank (Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown)CrimesRank (Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green281 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon230 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath225 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood170 81,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor179 61,200 62,042 7
Addiscombe West165 91,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill172 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst152 11977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote160 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside144 12984 101,560 11
South Croydon125 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift92 18874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
New Addington North70 21427 23806 20
Coulsdon Town72 20492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village67 22445 22736 23
Shirley South58 23324 27637 25
Old Coulsdon49 24297 28638 24
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 202521
February 202518
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202429
September 202412
August 20248
June 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20253
February 202512
January 202510
December 20249
November 202412
October 202418
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 202512
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Christchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Brighton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Purley Downs Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ingleboro Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parrs Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Purley Park Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Haling Down Passage (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Montpelier Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Whytecliffe Road North (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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